Moister old resident (6 risultati)

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. Reprint. 1883 printing. A Very Good copy. 8vo., vi, 387 pp., illustrated with a large folding map of Africa at the front, and b&w engraved plates. Bound in the publisher's cloth with title and design on the spine in gilt. Light edge wear, mostly at the tips. Text clean. Binding tight. William Moister was a missionary, born at Sedbergh on 4 December 1808. He was appointed to the Gambia in 1831, but left in 1833 due to ill health. He was then appointed to the West Indies, where he served in Demerara, Barbados, Grenada, Tobago, St Vincent and Trinidad (1834-46). Suffering from exhaustion, he returned to England, but again offered for overseas and was General Superintendent of the Cape of Good Hope District, South Africa 1850-60, where he was associated with Moffat and Livingstone. In later years he wrote a number of books, including a biography of Thomas Coke, a History of Wesleyan Missions (1871), Missionary Pioneers (1871) and Missionary Worthies (1885); also The Story of my Life and Missionary Labours in Europe, Africa, America and the West Indies (1886). Remembered as a man of great generosity and a friend of the poor, he died at Sedbergh on 9 August 1891. …

hardcover. Condizione: very good(+). Numerous black & white illustrations, large folding map. 387 pages. 8vo, brown cloth, decoratively gilt spine (lightly worn; some scattered foxing). New York: American Tract Society, 1883. Very good(+).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. "A Concise Account of the Country, Its History, Geography, Explorations, Climates, Productions, Resources, Population, Tribes, Manners, Customs, Languages, Colonization, and Christian Missions." pp. Folding coloured map, 16 full-page wood-engraved illustrations. Colour and b/w photographic plates and other illustrations. Original cloth binding with gilt lettering, very good with a little general wear and slight rubbing to extremities. Top edge gilt other edges uncut. Contents clean and tight, inscriptions, minimal foxing. A very good tight copy. Size: 8vo. Book. …

Condizione: Very Good. First edition. Hardback. Octavo. vii, 387pp. Original illustrated red cloth with gilt titles. Covers lightly used and marked, spine slightly faded with nicking to ends, lacks map, otherwise very good. No jacket. Inscription to top of Preface.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1879 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 447 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 447 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1879. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 444, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 444 444.…